Ask AI: Tell me a story of a guy who absorbs another person to gain their physical traits

Title: The Absorber's Tale Once upon a time, in the bustling city of Meryville, lived a man named Denton. Denton was not an ordinary man, though. He had a unique ability; he could absorb the physical traits of any person he touched. This rare talent was given to him mysteriously, a result of an accident involving a meteorite when he was just a child. Denton lived his life in solitude, afraid to touch another person accidentally and not confident that he could always control his unusual power. However, he had always admired Marcus, the city's most celebrated athlete, and dreamed of acquiring his athletic prowess someday. One day, Denton finally mustered the courage to approach Marcus, deciding to leverage his special gift for the first time in his life. They met at the city gym, where Denton disguised his intent by asking Marcus to coach him. During one of their training sessions, Denton eventually found the opportunity to touch Marcus. And in that split second, his body began to change. His limbs became stronger, and his stamina increased significantly. He had absorbed the physical traits of Marcus. Surprisingly, Marcus himself felt no loss of strength. Denton's ability worked in such a way that it merely copied traits, rather than siphoning them away, thus leaving the donor unaffected. New possibilities opened up for Denton. He was exhilarated by his newfound abilities, but also cautious of the responsibility paired with such power. At first, Denton reveled in his newfound strength, failed to check his ego, and started using his power recklessly. He absorbed the traits of several locals, aiming to create an ultimate version of himself. However, his unchecked actions eventually led to his downfall. People in the city soon started to notice Denton's constant change in appearance and his sudden increase in skills and talents. They grew suspicious, and soon his secret was discovered. Fear and mistrust spread among the townspeople. Denton was alienated, treated as a freak, regretting his misuse of his unusual power. One day, a dreadful fire broke out in a city building. Firefighters struggled to save people stuck on the upper floors. Nothing seemed to work. In that moment, Denton saw an opportunity to make things right. He approached the strongest firefighter, touched him and his body transformed again, gaining his firefighting skills. Without wasting a single second, Denton rushed into the building, doing what the trained firemen could not. He saved every single person trapped in that building, risking his own life. His heroic act made the people in the city realize that his abilities could also be used for the greater good. From that moment onwards, Denton dedicated his life to serving the people of Meryville. His story serves as a reminder that one's abilities, no matter how powerful or strange they might be, should always be used with wisdom and responsibility. After all, power without control is merely potential chaos.